Safety Precautions
There are 3 safety implications/concepts one must understand when buying cryotherapy machines (especially saunas and chambers):
- The Risks of Getting Frostbites
- Liquid Nitrogen Precautions
- Electricity Vs. Nitrogen Machine Safety
1. The Risks of Getting Frostbites
A frostbite is an injury caused by the freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First, your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale.
Frostbites occur when the skin is exposed to extreme cold for a long period of time. The risk is amplified when the skin is moist.
In order to avoid frostbites, regulate humidity levels in the room, always wear safety gear during sessions, and never exceed 3-minute sessions.
2. Liquid Nitrogen Precautions
Most our customers will ask “Is liquid nitrogen dangerous?”
Well, 78% of the air you breath while reading this post is nitrogen gas, still nitrogen may be dangerous if you don’t take simple precautions.
Liquid nitrogen is not toxic nor inflammable. It’s simply condensed nitrogen gas at an extremely low temperature.
Some cryotherapy machines turn liquid nitrogen into gas to reach cool temperature fast. And while liquid nitrogen evaporates it may reduce the oxygen concentration in the air which can act as an asphyxiant, especially in confined spaces.
That’s why when working with liquid nitrogen it’s important to follow these guidelines such as keeping an airflow at all times.